The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
The outline of a Rite Aid storefront sign at 209 Atwood St. in South Oakland.

Iconic Pitt ‘Side Aid’ shuts down, highlights concern for Oakland food desert 

By Maxine Van Nortwick, Staff Writer  • August 11, 2025
Belovedly known as “Side Aid” to Pitt students, the 209 Atwood Street storefront closed in May. The store’s absence highlights a growing resource desert issue in Oakland.
The outside entrance to The Eatery in Litchfield Towers.

‘Inconvenient’ and ‘unnecessary’: Eatery closure over the summer presents challenges for students staying on campus

By Adrienne Cahillane, Staff Writer • June 13, 2023
Eatery undergoes major renovations but affects students staying over the summer for on campus jobs.
The rooftop of Langley Hall.

Oakland groups discuss Allequippa Street developments, plans for Crawford Hall

By Ryleigh Lord, Assistant News Editor • February 14, 2023
A representative from Pitt discussed a minor amendment to the Institutional Master Plan for upper campus buildings and renovation projects for Crawford Hall at Monday’s Development Activities Meeting.
Satire | Upper campus students unbothered by new construction

Satire | Upper campus students unbothered by new construction

By Thomas Riley, For The Pitt News • September 18, 2022
Thomas Riley reports on the attitudes of upper campus residents in the wake of ever-increasing construction projects.
The Cathedral of Learning from Schenley Plaza.

ICYMI: Summer Edition

By Allison Radziwon, Assistant News Editor • August 28, 2022
With a hectic summer focused on abortion access and gun control measures, it’s easy to fall out of the loop with what’s been happening on campus. Here’s a guide to the biggest news stories at Pitt from the summer.
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